Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 08/07/2023

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“His split-second reaction to this sudden, defensive encounter with a bear was the best possible response to this unfortunate situation.”

A man was attacked by a grizzly bear in Shoshone National Forest over the weekend.

Today’s Top Stories

Jackson incorporated 109 years ago today

JACKSON, Wyo. — Happy birthday to the Town of Jackson! Jackson was incorporated as a municipality 109 years ago on August 7, 1914, as a part of Lincoln county. In 1921, Teton […]

SNAPPED: Yellowstone Lighting of the Teepees

GARDINER, Mont. — The second annual Lighting of the Teepees exhibit comes to a close this evening, Aug. 7 in Yellowstone National Park. The week-long exhibit, “The Lighting of Teepees: An Era […]

St. John’s Health to host free ‘Planning for a Healthy Future’ event tonight

JACKSON, Wyo. — St. John’s Health will host a free discussion about its future at the Wort Hotel on Monday, Aug. 7. St. John’s Health CEO Jeff Sollis will be on hand […]

Wyoming Game & Fish recommends warm water protocols for trout fishing

Wyoming Game and Fish Department Press Release CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is asking anglers to adjust their fishing practices as summer temperatures climb. “It’s that time […]

Grizzly bear attacks man northwest of Dubois

LANDER, Wyo. — A man was attacked by a grizzly bear in Shoshone National Forest on Saturday while conducting survey work, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced. The surprise encounter […]

Intermittent pathway closures expected Aug. 7 to 11

JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County has announced intermittent closures to three sections of its pathways system for routine maintenance next week. From Monday, Aug. 7 through Friday, Aug. 11, Teton County and […]

When the woods get noisy, the animals get nervous

When the woods get noisy, the animals get nervous was originally published on July 4, 2023, on High Country News. By Christine Peterson, High Country News WYOMING — The first grainy film […]

Senator Barrasso comments on JHMR sale

CASPER, Wyo. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) has shared his opinion regarding the news that the Kemmerer family intends to sell Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to local buyers. “Jackson Hole Mountain Resort […]